From no norms to Grandmaster: Divya Deshmukh becomes India’s 88th GM and fourth among Indian women

Nagpur’s Divya Deshmukh, 19, has become India’s 88th Grandmaster after winning the Women’s World Cup in Batumi. She bypassed the traditional norm-and-rating route, achieving the title directly due to her victory. Previously an International Master, Divya’s win marks a significant leap in her career. World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura congratulated her, acknowledging India’s rising prominence…

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Why Bilawal Bhutto’s Masood, Hafiz extradition offer is a sham – no power, no credibility, no trust; just a desperate bluff?

Amid strained relations, Pakistan’s former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari surprisingly offered to extradite wanted terrorists if India cooperates legally. This comes after India put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, a crucial resource for Pakistan. Experts view Bhutto’s statement with skepticism, citing Pakistan’s history of betrayals and Bhutto’s lack of executive authority.

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India’s only Karate team heads to JSKA World Championship 2025 in Japan

India’s All India Budo Shotokan Karate Association (AIBSKA) will represent the nation as the sole contingent at the prestigious JSKA World Championship 2025 in Japan this November. The squad features a powerful mix of national champions, international medalists, and promising youth, alongside a 70-year-old instructor. AIBSKA aims to showcase India’s fighting spirit and cement its…

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HC to Google, Facebook and others: Delete posts calling Malabar Gold ‘Pakistan sympathiser’ after brand linked to Instagram influencer Alishba Khalid

Malabar Gold and Diamonds obtained Bombay HC relief, directing the deletion of defamatory social media posts. The brand was labelled a ‘Pakistan sympathiser’ for hiring a UK-resident Pakistani influencer. Malabar clarified they were unaware of her origin and discontinued her services after her anti-India remarks, which occurred after her engagement.

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